Gansu Gulingtai Travel Guide
Kongtong District
Scenic spot introduction:
Gansu ancient Lingtai, with a long history and profound culture, is known as "the first platform for worshipping spirits in China". Lingtai was first built in the 11th century BC during the Shang Dynasty. It was built when King Wen of Zhou conquered the present-day Lingtai. Lingtai County The Mishu Kingdom in the Baili Town area was built to offer sacrifices to the gods and show virtue and to share happiness with the people. In the Tang Dynasty, it was officially named as a county. The original "Lingtai" faced north and south, and the platform was built with rammed earth. Historically, the "Lingtai" was destroyed and rebuilt twice. The "Lingtai" rebuilt in 1933 is made of blue bricks, with a bottom width of 12.3 meters and a height of 12.3 meters. The platform is divided into two floors, with an eight-diagram pavilion on the top and a Zhou sculpture inside. Statue of King Wen Legend has it that when it was built, two red-crowned cranes flew from the east, flew around the platform and chirped for three consecutive days, and perched on the ancient cypress of the Wenwang Temple, which caused a sensation in the county and was regarded as an auspicious sign. Gulingtai is located in Pingliang City, Gansu Province Lingtai County Inside.Attractions distribution:
The current "Lingtai" faces south and is 18 meters wide and 33 meters high. The platform is divided into three floors. Statue of King Wen There are large murals on the walls on both sides, recreating the magnificent scene of King Wen of Zhou conquering the State of Mishu. The corridor at the bottom is a forest of steles, which contains more than 260 inscriptions and plaques by ancient and modern politicians and celebrities.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Photography, architectural tours, historical and cultural tours, ancient buildingsTransportation
Gulingtai Ticket Price:
The ticket price is 5 yuan.
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Gulingtai Weather Forecast:
Learn about the location of Gulingtai in advance Gansu > Pingliang > Lingtai The latest weather forecast, make perfect preparations before your trip and have a pleasant journey^-^
| Lingtai Seven-day forecast |
Today: Sunny -14℃ / 8℃ Southeast breeze |
Ming: Sunny → Cloudy -10℃ / 9℃ Southeast breeze |
The day after tomorrow: Sunny → Cloudy -5℃ / 7℃ Southeast breeze |
| dressing: | Cooler | It is recommended to wear thick coats and sweaters. The elderly and the weak should wear overcoats, woolen coats and woolen sweaters. |
| Comfort: | More comfortable | Although the weather is fine during the day, it will feel cooler in the morning and evening, and comfortable and pleasant in the afternoon. |
| Morning Exercise: | Not suitable | The weather is cold in the morning, so please try to avoid outdoor morning exercises. If you insist on outdoor morning exercises, please keep warm and prevent frostbite. It is recommended that the elderly and weak people reduce the time of morning exercises appropriately. |
Published on: 2017-12-30 08:00
Travel Tips
Scenic spot location:
China > Gansu Province > Pingliang City > Lingtai County
How to get there:
Take the bus from Pingliang East Bus Station to Lingtai County After getting off the bus, walk or take a taxi to the scenic spot.
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